Question 1

can sunflower seeds cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

Some people use: Sunflower seeds as a way to avoid constipation. There was one case of a sunflower bezoar causing a fecal impaction (weird !).

Question 2

could eating too much sunflower seeds  cause chestpains? everytime i'm eating them, everynight i'm having chestpains.

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: It is very unlikely that sunflower seeds are responsible for chest pain but you should certainly stop taking them'

Anyone with chest pain every night needs to see a doctor as soon as possible. If there is a long wait time please go the the local Emergency Room.

Question 3

i inhaled a little something when i was eating sunflower seeds, not a whole shell but something small. could this cut my windpipe and cause scaring?

Accepted Answer

Aspiration : Highly unlikely to cause major injury. Should clear with cough. If symptoms persist beyond a few days,  get a chest xray  at your doctor.

Question 4

are sunflowers a common cause of allergy?

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Rarely: In general insect pollenated plants have low allergy potential because the pollen is too heavy to be carried by air currents into your nose. Flowers are giant advertising signs for plants attracting insects to them with bright colors and interesting aromas. The plant trades nectar for a chance for its pollen to hitchhike from one flower to the next on the bug's back.

Question 5

can sunflower seeds cause loose and green stools?

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May be: You may consult this site for info in green stools:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/green-stool/basics/definition/sym-20050708
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 6

i have heard that sunflower seeds damage the teeth and causes  them to decay. is that right?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps in excess: Interesting question. If you eat shelled seeds and crack the shells in your mouth too frequently it might break down the enamel. See http://vegetarian.lovetoknow.com/Can_You_Eat_Too_Many_Sunflower_Seeds
There's not much research on this. One study found "dried-roasted seeds" could lead to "tooth surface loss" but I could not find out if sunflower seeds were studied. See
http://tinyurl.com/hxe6hwv

Question 7

what causes inflammation of the nerves?

Accepted Answer

Nerve inflammations: Many inflammations of nerves are caused by viruses.

Question 8

does sugar cause inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Too much you: As long as you are not a diabetic, the only problem too much sugar causes is too much you. Reasonable amounts are metabolized without adverse effects and with gustatory joy.

Question 9

what causes retinal inflamation?

Accepted Answer

Long list: The differential diagnosis of this is quite long so there is no single or short answer. Sorry

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